Wilson Smart Technology™
In-Building Bi-Directional Cellular Amplifier / Repeater
WHY WILSON
Wilson's In-Building Amplifiers offer exceptional performance without causing harmful interference to the cell site.
Wilson Electronics’ non down-converted bi-directional amplifiers are the most technologically advanced cellular amplifiers on the market today. Their most important feature is patented oscillation shutdown protection, which activates complete shutdown within just a few milliseconds to prevent harmful interference to cell sites. Wilson amplifiers also offer completely adjustable software-controlled automatic gain control, both on forward and reverse links, which allows the amplifiers to meet CDMA and GSM ACPR requirements. The amplifiers are invisible within CDMA and GSM systems. They also have the capability of following base station power requests which allows maintaining the full power dynamic range of the cell phone.
Available Models
800MHz Range | iDen (Nextel) | 1900MHz Range
800MHz / 50db - Cellular
Wilson Smart Technology™ Bi-Directional Amplifier
$389.95 REG: $439.95 (Save $50)
50db gain for 824-894MHz cellular networks. Comes with Bi-Directional Amplifier / Repeater and AC/DC wall transformer. Requires one inside and one outside antenna (not included). Antenna connectors on the amplifier are "N" Female and require antenna cable with 'N' Male connectors.
View Specifications Item: AP801105
KIT - 800MHz / 50db Amplifier / Antennas / Cable
$599.95 REG: $649.95 (Save $50)
Wilson Building Repeater Kit: (Includes one of each) Wilson 800MHz 50db Building Amplifier (801105), 10dbi 800MHz YAGI Antenna (301129), Wilson Wall Mount Panel Antenna (301135), one 20 foot Wilson-400 Cable (952320) and one 50 foot Wilson 400 Cable (952350). Item# AP801105K
800MHz / 65db Cellular
Wilson Smart Technology™ Bi-Directional Amplifier
$499.95 REG: $599.95 (Save $100)
65db gain for 824-894MHz cellular networks. Comes with Bi-Directional Amplifier / Repeater and AC/DC wall transformer. Requires one inside and one outside antenna (not included). Antenna connectors on the amplifier are "N" Female and require antenna cable with 'N' Male connectors.
View Specifications Item: AP801165
KIT - 800MHz / 65db Amplifier / Antennas / Cable
699.95 REG: $799.95 (Save $100)
Wilson Building Repeater Kit: (Includes one of each) Wilson 800MHz 65db Building Amplifier (801165), Wilson 800MHz YAGI Antenna (301129), Wilson Wall Mount Panel Antenna (301135), one 30 foot Wilson400 Cable (952330) and one 50 foot Wilson400 Cable (952350). Item# 841165
1900MHz / 65db PCS
Wilson Smart Technology™ Bi-Directional Amplifier
$499.95 REG: $599.95 (Save $100)
Comes with Bi-Directional Amplifier / Repeater and AC/DC wall transformer. Requires cable, one inside and one outside antenna (not included). Antenna connectors on the amplifier are "N" Female and require antenna cable with 'N' Male connectors.
View Features and Specifications Below Installation Instructions Item: AP801365
KIT - 1900MHz / 65db Amplifier / Antennas / Cable
$699.95 REG: $799.95 (Save $100)
Wilson Building Repeater Kit: (Includes one of each) Wilson 1900MHz 65db Building Amplifier (801365), Wilson 1900MHz YAGI Antenna (301124), Wilson Wall Mount Panel Antenna (301135), one 20 foot Wilson 400 Cable (952320) and one 50 foot Wilson 400 Cable (952350) AP841365
Nextel / Telus Mike (Canada) iDen 806-866MHz Networks 50dB
Wilson Smart Technology™ Bi-Directional Amplifier
$389.95 REG: $439.95 (Save $100)
50db gain for 806-866 MHz cellular networks. Comes with Bi-Directional Amplifier / Repeater and AC/DC wall transformer. Requires one inside and one outside antenna (not included). Antenna connectors on the amplifier are "N" Female and require antenna cable with 'N' Male connectors.
View Specifications Item: AP804005
Please Note: Frequencies in some Nextel areas are changing to 900MHz. If you are in one of these areas, this amplifier will not work improve your signal. Read more...
Nextel / Telus Mike (Canada) iDen 806-866MHz Networks 60dB
Wilson Smart Technology™ Bi-Directional Amplifier
$499.95 REG: $599.95 (Save $100)
60db gain for 806-866MHz cellular networks. Comes with Bi-Directional Amplifier / Repeater and AC/DC wall transformer. Requires one inside and one outside antenna (not included). Antenna connectors on the amplifier are "N" Female and require antenna cable with 'N' Male connectors.
View Specifications Item: AP804006
Please Note: Frequencies in some Nextel areas are changing to 900MHz. If you are in one of these areas, this amplifier will not work improve your signal. Read more...
In Building Cellular Repeaters
An in building cellular amplifier has 3 major components. An outside antenna, amplifier and an inside antenna. The signal is received by the outside antenna from the cell site. It is then amplified and repeated to your cell phone through the inside antenna. When the phone transmits, the signal is received by the inside antenna, amplified, then repeated to the cell site via the outside antenna.
Features
- Wireless operation. No physical connection to your phone is required.
- Automatic Gain Adjusting in the event of oscillation and /or overload
- Automatic shutdown on overload
- TIA/EIA-98-E 3.5.1 Receiver Sensitivity better than -110 dBm
- CDMA/rho > .912
- Allows multiple phones to be use simultaneously.
- Your phone will use less battery power for longer battery life.
- Two inside antennas can be used using the Wilson 2 Way Splitter (see below)
Antenna Separation Requirements (Important)
The
Wilson wireless building amplifier requires at least two antennas (not included). One antenna
for outside and one for inside. The outside
antenna must be a certain distance away from the inside antenna.
IMPORTANT: The distance must be actual distance between the inside and outside antennas not
just cable length.
Use the following guidelines when planning your setup:
- 800MHz - 50db Amps - at least 50 feet apart (40 feet if roof is constructed of metal or heavy concrete)
- 800MHz - 65db Amps - at least 75 feet apart (50 feet if roof is constructed of metal or heavy concrete)
- 1900MHz - 65db Amps - at least 68 feet apart (60 feet if roof is constructed of metal or heavy concrete)
Do not turn on your amplifier unless you have at least the above distances between the inside and outside antenna. These distances must be maintained or the signal will just oscillate between the two antennas and no improvement will be noticed. Also, not enough separation can damage the amplifier.
The Wilson Stealth antenna, or Wilson Dome Antenna is recommended for inside use and the Wilson Trucker Antenna or Wilson Yagi Antenna (best choice) is recommended for outside use. More About Wilson Antennas.
How do I know which model is right for me?
There are several factors to consider when selecting the right amplifier/repeater for your situation.
- What cellular service frequency range is your building located in? The best Amplifier/Repeater systems are network frequency specific. Wilson Electronics makes amplifier / repeaters for PCS 1900MHz, 824-894MHz range or Nextel (806-866MHz) networks.
- You
can find out the frequency range your building is located in by
- Contacting your cellular service provider or
- Checking with your local cellular service dealer.
- Signal strength outside your building.
- Inside area coverage required
How to approximate inside cellular coverage area.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order for any repeater to be effective, you must have at least 2-3 bars of signal on the outside of the building. If there is little or no signal outside, the amplifier repeater will not radiate enough signal inside. In these cases, you might consider a Wilson DirectConnect Power Booster that you attach to your phone.
Check List
- Wilson Bi-Directional Amplifier (see below)
- Outside Antenna - Wilson Yagi (recommended for best results) or Wilson Trucker
- External Antenna Adapter for your cell phone - recommended for initial set up of Yagi antenna. By connecting the Yagi directly to your phone, you can test for the direction of the best signal.
- Cable from Outside antenna to Amplifier - Wilson 9913 or LMR-400 Equivalent Ultra Low Loss.
- Inside Antenna(s) - Wilson Stealth, Wilson Panel or Wilson Dome
- Cable from Inside antenna to amplifier - Wilson 9913 or LMR-400 Equivalent Ultra Low Loss.
- Lightning Surge Protector - for outside antenna
- Splitter w/extra cable & connectors (below) - if using more than one inside antenna
More Information
Installation Guide
Installation Guide for installing a Wilson amplifier/repeater. (Flash Document)
What is the relationship between Gain and Power Output in Powered Amplifiers?
Wilson Smart Technology In Building Amplifier Specifications
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Wilson Amplifier / Repeater is used in locations where the signal from your service provider is fairly strong outside a building but weak inside the building. It's used where the wireless signal is blocked by the building walls or roof. If your signal is weak outside of your building, consider a power booster or antenna that connects directly to your phone (such as Wilson's DirectConnect) for better results.
With a few calculations, you can get a very good idea of the improved cellular coverage area (distance from inside antenna) within your building. We have provided
the following documents to help you calculate coverage area and to help you in the purchase and installation
of your Wilson Amplifier/Repeater. (Note: A new browser window
will open for the links below.) Contact us if you have questions or need additional help estimating coverage area.
Typically you will need 3 pieces of information to design your system: the frequency your service provider is using in your area, Received Signal Strength Reading outside the building and approximate length of cable you'll need.
Step 1. Determine Cellular Frequency
Determine what frequency your service provider is using in your area. Typically, your phone will work on multiple frequencies but your provider will only be using 1 frequency in the area your building is in. It will usually be in the range of 800MHz (including 850GSM), 1900MHz or Nextel iDen 800MHz. Contact your service provider's customer service or a local outlet for help.
Step 2. Get Received Signal Strength Reading
Put your cell phone into test mode and get a Received Signal Strength Level (RSSL) reading. Take this reading outside the building preferably at a location where you can mount an outside antenna such as the roof on the same side of your building your service provider's tower may be. Use the pdf document "Standard
Phone Test Modes " which has instructions for putting a cell phone into test
mode and reading Received Signal strength. If your phone is not listed in this document or you need additional help getting a RSSL reading, contact Wilson Electronics tech support for help at 866-294-6996
Step 3. Estimate Antenna / Cabling Needs
Decide on which outside (Wilson Yagi recommended) and inside(s) antennas you will be using. Estimate where you will locate the outside antenna, amplifier/repeater (located near an AC outlet) and inside antennas. Calculate the cable lengths required to connect the outside antenna with the amplifier/repeater. Concrete or metal interior walls will block the signal transmitted by inside antennas so determine if additional inside antennas and a splitter might be required. Sheet rock and studs (wood or metal) should not effect signal much if any. Calculate the cable lengths required to connect the inside antennas (and splitters if required) to the amplifier/repeater. See antenna recommendations in the "Check List" below.
Step 4. Calculate Coverage Area
Using the formula:
Improved Signal Strength Distance = Amp Gain + RSSL + Cable Factor + Splitter Factor + Antenna Factor
"Finding Coverage Area For Wilson Amplifier / Repeaters" calculator to determines approximate coverage area (distance from interior antenna(s). Cable, Splitter and Antenna factors. Use this guide to determine estimated coverage area using Wilson amplifier / repeaters. It provides the formula for estimating coverage considering factors such as Received Signal strength outside of building, length and type of cable, antenna type and splitters used.
Need More Help? See Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us if you have questions or need additional help calculating coverage area.
Wilson SOHO DUAL BAND Amplifier/Repeater (800MHz & 1900MHz)
Wilson SOHO DualBand Amplifier/Repeater
Small Office / Home Office - For Smaller Areas, Up To 5 Users
A single band Repeater such as those above will typically perform better and provide larger coverage areas for each frequency than a dual band Repeater. However if you need to cover smaller areas within a home or office, with up to 5 simultaneous users and improve the signal for both 800HMz and 1900MHz, we recommend the Wilson SOHO DualBand Amplifier / Repeater.
More Info on Wilson SOHO DualBand Amplifier/Repeater
Wilson Amplifier/Repeater Accessories
Outside Antenna
- Add To Cart - Wilson Yagi 800MHz Antenna (cable not included) - $79.95
- Add To Cart - Wilson Yagi 1900MHz (cable not included) - $59.95
- Add To Cart - Lightning Surge Protector - $74.95
- Add To Cart - Patch cable for Lightning Surge Protector (2 foot Wilson 400) - $18.95
- Also consider an External Antenna Adapter for your cell phone to attach to the external Yagi antenna. It can help in aiming the Yagi antenna in the direction of the best signal.
Inside Antenna
- Add To Cart - Wilson 301121 Dome Vertical Polarization (cable not included). Radiates downwards. Use with 800 or 1900MHz Amps - $59.95
- Add To Cart - Wilson 301123 Dome Dual Polarization (cable not included). Radiates downwards and will radiate upwards a short distance. Use with 800MHz Amps.- $59.95
- Add To Cart - Wilson 301135 Panel Wall Mount (cable not included) - $79.95
Wilson LMR-400 Equivalent Ultra Low Loss Coaxial Cable
For Wilson Antennas and Amplifier Systems
Wilson 400 LMR-Equivalent coax cable is lighter (less expensive to ship) and more flexible than the Wilson 9913 coaxial cable while having close to the same loss. Better water resistance for outdoors (foam core). Available in 2', 20', 30', 50', 75', 100' lengths. Comes with N Male connectors crimped to each end.
These cables are recommended for Wilson's Yagi antennas and Wilson Building cellular repeater systems.
- Wilson LMR-400 Equivalent Ultra Low Loss Coax Cable 2 Feet $18.95 ADD TO CART
- Wilson LMR-400 Equivalent Ultra Low Loss Coax Cable 10 Feet $27.95 ADD TO CART
- Wilson LMR-400 Equivalent Ultra Low Loss Coax Cable 20 Feet $39.95 ADD TO CART
- Wilson LMR-400 Equivalent Ultra Low Loss Coax Cable 30 Feet $49.95 ADD TO CART
- Wilson LMR-400 Equivalent Ultra Low Loss Coax Cable 50 Feet $59.95 ADD TO CART
- Wilson LMR-400 Equivalent Ultra Low Loss Coax Cable 75 Feet $84.95 ADD TO CART
- Wilson LMR-400 Equivalent Ultra Low Loss Coax Cable 100 Feet $99.95 ADD TO CART
- Wilson LMR-400 Equivalent Ultra Low Loss Coax Cable 500 Feet (no connectors) $449.95 ADD TO CART
Wilson 2 Way Antenna Splitter
Price: $74.95
The Wilson 2 Way Splitter allows you to connect 2 internal antennas
to the Bi-Directional Amplifier. Note that the signal will be
split in half between the antennas. The ends on the splitter are
all "N" type female so antennas require "N"
type male connectors or adapters. 700MHz to 2300MHz. 859957 Larger Picture
Wilson DualBand Splitter / Combiner
Outside Combine One 1900MHz Yagi with One 800MHz Yagi OR
Inside Combine Two Amplifiers to One Inside Antenna
- Equal amounts of signal sent to two antennas for similarly sized areas
- Each output port loses 3 dB
- 800-900 MHz & 1850-1990 MHz bands (Cellular, iDEN & PCS)
- N-Female Connectors
- Can connect two outside antennas to one Dual-Band amplifier or two amplifiers to one inside antenna
Price: $49.95
Use 2 foot Wilson 9913 or LMR-400 Equivalent (above) cable to tie in antennas to your setup. AM859922
Wilson 2 ft. RG-58 "N" M / FME F
Price: $11.95
Wilson 2 Foot RG-58 extension cable with N male on one end and
FME Female on the other. Made for Wilson Splitter. AB951110
N Male / FME Male Adapter
Price: $8.95
Metal adapter with N type Male on one end and FME Male on the
other. Can be used to convert N type Female connectors on Wilson
Splitter to FME Male. Don't forget to buy 2, one for
each antenna outlet. AC971113
Wilson 6VDC AC Power Supply
Price: $24.95
Wilson 6 volt AC (wall outlet) power supply for use with newer "Smart Technology" building and vehicle amplifier / repeaters. (Same power supply that is included with the Smart Technology In-Building Amplifier/Repeaters) Not for use on older 12 volt amplifiers. AM859912
Wilson In-Building Amplifier Specifications
| Model | 824-894MHz 50dB |
iDen 806-866MHz 50dB |
| Frequency | 824-849 MHz Uplink |
806-821 MHz Uplink 851-866 MHz Downlink |
| Gain (Up/Down | 50 dB Max |
50 dB Max |
| Max Output Power | 3 Watts |
3 Watts |
| Max RF (Up/Down) | +30 dBm / +30 dBm |
+30 dBm / +30 dBm |
| Noise Figure (typical) | 3 dB nominal |
3 dB nominal |
| Flatness (Up/Down) | +/- 2.5 dB |
+/- 2.5 dB |
| Isolation | Uplink/Downlink more than 90 dB |
Uplink/Downlink more than 90 dB |
| Power Requirements | 120 V AC 3 A Max |
120 V AC 3 A Max |
| Connectors | N-Female 50 ohms |
N-Female 50 ohms |
| Dimensions | 5.6" x 3.6" x 1.7" |
5.6" x 3.6" x 1.7" |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
1.5 lbs |
| Model | 824-894MHz 65dB |
iDen 806-866MHz 60dB |
| Frequency | 824-849 MHz Uplink |
806-821 MHz Uplink 851-866 MHz Downlink |
| Gain (Up/Down | 65 dB Max |
60 dB Max |
| Max Output Power | 3 Watts |
3 Watts |
| Max RF (Up/Down) | +30 dBm / +30 dBm |
+30 dBm / +30 dBm |
| Noise Figure (typical) | 3 dB nominal |
3 dB nominal |
| Flatness (Up/Down) | +/- 2.5 dB |
+/- 2.5 dB |
| Isolation | Uplink/Downlink more than 90 dB |
Uplink/Downlink more than 90 dB |
| Power Requirements | 120 V AC 3 A Max |
120 V AC 3 A Max |
| Connectors | N-Female 50 ohms |
N-Female 50 ohms |
| Dimensions | 5.6" x 3.6" x 1.7" |
5.6" x 3.6" x 1.7" |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
1.5 lbs |
Wilson PCS In Building Smart Tech Amplifier / Repeater
Features
- 1900 MHz PCS Band
- Allows multiple phones and cellular data cards to be used simultaneously
- Works on all generations of CDMA, GSM, TDMA,and 3G
- Automatic gain control up to 65 dB.
- Multiple gain steps 30-65 dB.
- Power control logic ensures maximum output power is within cellular standards.
- Gain indicator lights.
- Oscillation protection circuit adjusts amplifier gain to prevent oscillation.
- Overload detection light indicates automatic amplifier shutdown due to signal overload.
- Significantly improves voice and data signal equability.
- Requires no physical connection to cell phone
- Greatly reduces disconnects and drop outs.
- Provides high signal-to-noise ratio.
- Receives and transmits better than a cell phone.
- Works great in homes, offices, buildings and warehouses.
- Extends cell phone battery life.
- Easy to install and use.
- FCC and IC type accepted.
Specifications
- Part Number: AM801365
- Frequency 1850-1910 MHz uplink / 1930-1990 MHz downlink
- Gain 65 dB max
- Max Output Power: Up to 3 watts
- Max RF + 25 dBm uplink / +25 dBm downlink
- Noise Figure 4 dB nominal
- Flatness ± 4 dB Isolation > 90 dB
- Power Requirements 120 V AC / 3 A max
- Connectors N-Female
- Dimensions 4.5 x 3.5 x 1.25(inches) 11.43 x 8.9 x 3.2 (cm)
- Weight 1.5 lbs or 0.7 kg
- Installation Instructions